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He was born at home in Phineyville on June 29, 1926, to the late George Leonard Clark and the late Louise Elizabeth (Bley) Clark.

He was married to Clara Edna Brocious on Sept. 3, 1947. In September 2012, they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Brandonville.

Butch was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in Germany and the Philippines from 1944 to 1946.

For the majority of his life, he worked in the coal industry from deep coal mining to heavy equipment operator. He also enjoyed working on the Bley Family Farm.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Butch was an original founding and lifelong member of Blue Knob Rod and Gun Club.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, George Luther Clark.

He is survived by his wife and five children, Robert Allen Jr. (Linda), Ralph Harold, Diane Louise Shumway (Robert), George Luther (Cynthia), and Claraann Schultz (Ronald); 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one on its way.

There will be no calling hours.

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